BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center	C.S.H.B. 2516
	By: Alvarado (Gallegos)
	Intergovernmental Relations
	5/18/2011
	Committee Report (Substituted)

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

C.S.H.B. 2516 amends current law relating to the appeal of an indefinite suspension of a municipal firefighter.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Section 143.120, Local Government Code, by adding Subsection (c-1) to prohibit a temporary suspension of a firefighter under Subsection (c)(2) (relating to temporary suspension from the department) from exceeding 90 calendar days.

SECTION 2.  Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2011.